CHOCOLATE APRICOT PECAN TORTE
This recipe comes from an old Bon Apetite magazine. My dear friend's boyfriend baked this torte for her birthday one year and after I had the honor of tasting it -- I told her she that she had my blessing to marry him. They have now been married for over 20 years so I guess I was right!!! I am placing this recipe here for safe keeping. This is the second time I have had to request the recipe from my friend and I promised to place it somewhere safe and secure.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 14-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For cake: Heat cognac in medium saucepan until just hot. Remove from heat and mix in apricots. Let soak 15 minutes. Strain apricots, reserving any soaking liquid for glaze.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8 1/2 inch springform pan with one tablespoon butter. Dust with 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Using electric mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time (mixture may look curdled). Add chocolate and vanilla. Mix in 2/3 cup breadcrumbs. Combine pecans and flour and blend into batter. Fold in apricots. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake until tester, inserted into middle, comes out clean - about 50 minutes. Cool in pan on rack.
- Run knife around edge of cake. Invert onto platter. Slide sheets of waxed paper under edges of cake.
- For icing: Stir cocoa powder, sugar, whipping cream and butter in top of double boiler over simmering water until mixture is shiny and smooth, about 5 minutes. Cool icing for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour icing over cake , tilting cake to cover evenly. Using thin flat spatula, spread icing over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until icing is firm.
- For glaze: Add enough cognac to soaking liquid reserved from apricots to measure 2 tablespoons. Combine with jam in heavy saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until melted. Strain through fine sieve into small bowl. Cool until tepid, approximately 5 minutes.
- Pour glaze over top of cake. Using thin metal spatula, spread evenly -- do not let any drip down sides of cake. Arrange pecans around upper edge of cake, ends touching. Discard wax paper. Refrigerate cake until glaze is set. Cake can be prepared up to one day in advance.
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Purepunjabi 1122
[email protected]This torte is a bit too rich for my taste. The chocolate is very heavy and the apricots are a bit too tart. I think I would have preferred a lighter chocolate ganache and more sweetness from the apricots.
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[email protected]This torte is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious, I almost didn't want to eat it. But I'm so glad I did. The chocolate is rich and creamy, the apricots are tart and tangy, and the pecans add a nice crunch. It's the perfect balance of flav
Matt Reader
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate tortes in my life, but this one is by far the best. The combination of chocolate, apricots, and pecans is heavenly. I will definitely be making this torte again and again.
reggie jones
[email protected]This torte is absolutely divine! The chocolate is rich and decadent, the apricots add a delightful tartness, and the pecans provide a satisfying crunch. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.
Mhamad Ziyad
[email protected]I made this torte for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Cyril Aghaah
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert.
Shahzaib Chandio
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the torte turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Nimraj Sunar
[email protected]I found this torte to be a bit dry. I would recommend adding more moisture, such as sour cream or yogurt, to the batter.
Shamso Hisaaqo
[email protected]This torte is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a lighter chocolate ganache.
Merci Asmat
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dessert for potlucks and parties.
Veronique Qwazi
[email protected]This torte is absolutely delicious! The chocolate is rich and creamy, the apricots are tart and tangy, and the pecans add a nice crunch.
Carlos Mcewen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. The apricots and pecans added a nice balance to the chocolate.
Anthony Bowles
[email protected]This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I love the combination of chocolate, apricots, and pecans.
Tanaka Nhando
[email protected]I made this torte for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the decadent chocolate ganache.
Sajib mollah
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that's perfect for any special occasion.
Emanuel Rodgers
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I'm so glad I did! The apricots added a subtle sweetness and tartness that perfectly complemented the chocolate. This torte is definitely a keeper.
Hasibul Bhuiyan
[email protected]This torte is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. The chocolate is rich and decadent, the apricots add a delightful tanginess, and the pecans provide a satisfying crunch. The combination of these ingredients creates a truly unforgettable d